Saint Chinian, Le Mas au Schiste, 2006

Saint Chinian, Le Mas au Schiste, 2006

Jean-Marie Rimbert is a jokester. He takes the name for this cuvée not only from loose, flaky, scree-like Schiste rock which abounds throughout the vineyards in this northern outpost of the Saint Chinian appellation, but also is a commentary on his self proclaimed disposition for working such inhospitable and punishing vineyards.

Composed of roughly equal parts Carignan, Syrah, and Grenache.

Is it possible that this wine just gets better with each new vintage? It certainly seems that way. Delightful freshness, lovely, seductive aromas of sweet plum and sour cherries, certainly the hallmark of this cuvée. Red fruits of early summer with a touch of wet stone and the eponymous schist rock from which this cuvée takes its name. A delightful cocktail of sweet, savory and garrigue sauvage. Sheer pleasure, unique and utterly unforgettable!!

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Saint Chinian, Les Travers de Marceau

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Saint Chinian, Le Mas au Schiste, 2006Jean-Marie Rimbert is a jokester. He takes the name for this cuvée not only from loose, flaky, scree-like Schiste rock which abounds throughout the vineyards in this northern outpost of the Saint Chinian appellation…